• 4 day modular course (minimum 24 hours)
• 3 year validation for statutory and workplace needs
• Introduction of a systematic method of first aid for managing casualties
• Covers HSE syllabus for first aiders at work according to the '81 & '97 regulations, UK & European Guidelines.

HSE First Aider:

• can take control of an incident until a nurse, doctor or ambulance arrives
• fulfils health & safety requirements for the HSE First Aid at Work.

Course content:

• emergency – vital signs, emergency action, airway, unconscious, choking, bleeding, breathing & circulatory problems, emergency breathing, CPR.
• environment – heat stress, cold stress, chemicals, gas fumes, dust, toxic poisons.
• health & safety – recording accidents, RIDDOR, FAW regs, first aid kits, sick room.
• illness – chest pain, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, emotional disorders, minor ailments.
• rescue – transportation, communication.
• assessment – reviews material on the course via practical, written and external assessment.